I am involved in several co-curricular and extracurricular activities beyond my research.
I am involved in several co-curricular and extracurricular activities beyond my research.
High School Student Mentoring (2026)
Mentoring high school students in Willard Middle School (Berkeley) through the Be a Scientist Program
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Invited Public Library Talk (2025)
Delivered a public-facing talk on the role of aerosol technologies in advancing sustainable nanomaterial synthesis, aimed at engaging a non-specialist audience
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3 Mimute Thesis (3MT) (2023)
Winner of the first prize in the 3MT competition organized by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy
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Community Science Fair (2015 and 2016)
Winner of the third prize at an intercollegiate science fair organized by Raman Science Center, Nagpur, India
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Deployment of Arsenic Removal Technology in Rural California, USA (2024- present)
Gadgil Lab is collaborating closely with Allensworth Progressive Association (APA) for the deployment of effective arsenic removal technology for the Allensworth (CA, USA) community (population ~1000)
Free Tuitions for Underprivileged Children (2013-2016)
Worked with 4 fellow students to provide free tutoring to 20 underprivileged students in Nagpur, India
Image Source: Vidarbha Vaibhav
Field Research on Agrarian Crisis in Vidarbh, India (2016-2017)
Conducted an in-depth field study, through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, with local farmers in the Yavatmal region (Maharashtra, India) to understand systemic drivers leading to agricultural distress
I enjoy visiting parks, traveling, playing badminton and chess, bicycling, and baking, among other activities....